Axalta adds PP powder coatings capacity at jv in China

2:18 PM MDT | July 15, 2014 | Vincent Valk

Axalta says is it is adding capacity for polypropylene (PP) powder coatings at its facility in Huangshan, China, which is operated as a joint venture with Yongjia Chemical. The jv is called Huajia Chemical. Exact capacity figures have not been disclosed. The PP powder coatings can be applied to dishwashers, go-carts, flange, furniture, buttons, and other hard surfaces, and are in growing demand, Axalta says. The technology offers increased corrosion resistance compared with competing powder coatings, the company adds. Axalta also supplies thermoplastic coatings...